a good deal

Idioms

Also, a great deal. See under good deal.
Also, a great deal.
A large but indefinite quantity, as in He has a good (or great ) deal of money ; also, to a large extent or degree, as in “I bled ... a great deal” (from Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe , 1719). Also see good many .
A very successful transaction or business agreement; a bargain. For example, The new agent got him a great deal , or Only $50,000 for all that land? That's a good deal . [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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“It’s a good deal. It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I haven’t had a break in 45 years.”

From Los Angeles Times

I got a good deal and would be paying almost the same as my rent, but I’m worried I may be in over my head.

From MarketWatch

The price covers admission, food and drink and there’s a cabana attendant, making it a good deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indeed, investors are also looking toward a good deal of data this week, from additional earnings reports to jobs data and the latest reading on employment, with cautious optimism.

From Barron's

And that could take a good deal of time to overcome.

From Barron's

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